Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has reassured the club’s fans that the Reds are still very much in the mix for a Champions League spot.

 

Kuyt and co. went down 1-0 to Fulham last night, a match in which Jay Spearing was also sent off.

 

Combined with draws this season against Swansea City, Norwich City and Sunderland, concerns have been expressed over whether Liverpool are capable of beating the so-called smaller Premier League sides – something Kuyt accepts will be needed to finish in the top four.

 

“We definitely want to challenge for the top four and if we want to do that we need to win these types of games, admitted the Dutchman.

 

"I thought we were unlucky because we had the chances to score.

 

"We did okay in the first half but I thought the way we came out in the second half was much better.

 

"I didn’t see Jay’s challenge and I don’t know if it was a red card. Obviously it didn’t help us in our efforts to win the game. It’s a huge disappointment not to get the three points."

 

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